All Collaboration articles
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ArticleCollaboration launched to bring PFAS-free coatings to Asian market
UK materials innovator Xampla has announced that it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro™ Coatings to Japan and other Asian countries.
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ArticleNextek joins circular solutions project for pharmaceutical packaging
Nextek has announced its participation in a four-year project aiming to develop circular solutions to reduce waste and carbon emissions in primary and secondary healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging.
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ArticleDS Smith unveils recyclable cardboard protective packaging for DLS
DS Smith and Dynamic Logistic Systems (DLS) have teamed up to launch a new range of 100% recyclable cardboard buffers for the protection of critical industrial machine parts.
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ArticleGreiner layers recycled polystyrene into yoghurt cups for 10% CO2 reduction
Greiner Packaging will integrate mechanically recycled polystyrene into its K3 cups – a move set to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 10% compared to previous K3 multipack cups.
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ArticleWhat COP30 revealed about climate progress in packaging and beyond
In the aftermath of climate negotiations at COP30, we delve into the implications of its ‘global mutirão’ text and other measures – and consider the pattern of national attitudes revealed across sustainability interventions, including the ongoing development of a Global Plastics Treaty.
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ArticleCo-op launches ‘first’ UK convenience store trial for coffee pod recycling with Podback
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming to make it easier for customers and members to recycle used coffee pods in-store.
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ArticleTIPA advances European growth with SEALPAP acquisition
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have announced the acquisition of speciality papers company SEALPAP, focused on its recyclable paper-based packaging portfolio.
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ArticleLisbon upscales cup reuse with TOMRA return machines and Mastercard payment
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Winner Interview: Zafree’s ‘tree-free’ beer packaging
The 100+ Accelerator programme and Zafree Papers won both the Overall Winner and Commercialized Renewable Materials categories at this year’s Sustainability Awards. Their entry converts banana farm waste into corrugated cartons for beer packaging. We spoke with 100+ Accelerator partner Ab InBev to find out more.
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ArticleLieferando’s plant polymer-coated takeaway boxes make Austrian debut
After the packaging won a Sustainability Award last week, Lieferando will bring Huhtamaki’s cardboard delivery boxes coated in Xampla’s plant-based Morro material to the Austrian market.
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ArticleTripleW and Sulapac pilot chemical recycling of reusable cups
Biochemistry company TripleW has partnered with Sulapac on a closed-loop pilot, demonstrating that reusable cups made from Sulapac Solid – a ‘100% bio-based and biodegradable’ material – can be chemically recycled commercially.
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ArticleWhat are the implications of Klöckner Pentaplast filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Klöckner Pentaplast has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, but what does that mean for its partners and customers – and does it say something about the plastics industry at large? We take a closer look.
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ArticleCEFLEX appoints new leadership team
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging initiative (CEFLEX) has announced a new leadership team to guide the next phase of the initiative, following the planned transition of Project Coordinator and founder Graham Houlder towards retirement.
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ArticleResearchers develop bamboo bioplastic with ‘exceptional’ mechanical strength
According to a paper published by Nature Communications, researchers at China’s Northeast Forestry University have discovered a bamboo-based bioplastic said to ‘outperform’ most commercial plastics and bioplastics in mechanical and thermo-mechanical metrics and be fully biodegradable.
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ArticleLiquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
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ArticleFreshness sensors track spoilage in Solidus’ fibre-based food packaging
Solidus has combined its recyclable, fibre-based packaging with BlakBear’s wireless freshness sensors to monitor food spoilage, improve safety and shelf life, and combat waste.
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ArticleDucor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins partner on bio and carbon recycled PP
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement to produce and co-market segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon recycled polypropylene (PP). The companies aim to meet increasing market demand in segments such as healthcare, automotive parts, electrical appliances, packaging materials and household items.
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ArticleCoverpla launches made-to-measure service for fragrance and cosmetics packaging
Coverpla has expanded its packaging model with the launch of a made-to-measure service ranging from cap to bottle, covering design, tooling and production even for small runs.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje collaborates with Fiorentini to optimize data management
Industrial marking and coding systems company Markem-Imaje has provided a data management coding solution to Italian snack producer Fiorentini, said to demonstrate ‘great flexibility’ and real-time exchange capacity. Fiorentini’s regulatory controls for its products range from raw materials to processes, and this is where Markem-Imaje’s CoLOS solution ...
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ArticleWhistl’s re-purposing process prevents 25 tonnes of label waste entering landfill
UK logistics company Whistl has implemented a new repurposing process for its label waste, which it claims could see 25 tonnes of label waste converted into new liner or paper products instead of being destined for landfill.